Would you publish a work similar in scope to Salman Rushdie's "Satanic Verses?" - Think Atheist2018-03-20T02:39:31Zhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/would-you-publish-a-work-similar-in-scope-to-salman-rushdie-s?commentId=1982180%3AComment%3A1258704&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI'm fairly sure the "oppresse…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12587642013-02-11T19:11:55.013ZGregg R Thomashttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/GreggRThomas
<p>I'm fairly sure the "oppressed" have figured it out by now.</p>
<p>But you may be on to something, an air drop of leaflets saying;</p>
<p><strong>You're Oppressed and Stupid.</strong></p>
<p>signed by doG. :)</p>
<p>I'm fairly sure the "oppressed" have figured it out by now.</p>
<p>But you may be on to something, an air drop of leaflets saying;</p>
<p><strong>You're Oppressed and Stupid.</strong></p>
<p>signed by doG. :)</p> "All that is required for evi…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12588672013-02-11T15:48:10.395Zarchaeopteryxhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/xn/detail/u_2gskiyna07rt3
<p>"All that is required for evil to flourish, is for good men to do nothing."<br/>-- Edmund Burke --</p>
<p>"All that is required for evil to flourish, is for good men to do nothing."<br/>-- Edmund Burke --</p> I published and spoke when I…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12585692013-02-11T14:20:55.956ZTom Sarbeckhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/TomSarbeck
<p>I published and spoke when I knew it was dangerous to my continued employment. I decided that courage and foolishness, to those who watch, depend on whether my efforts succeed or fail.</p>
<p>You're right; I was living on the edge and living life to the fullest. As Gandhi is alleged to have said, first they ignore, then they ridicule. When they threaten, you know they fear you--a compliment beyond the usual.</p>
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<p>I published and spoke when I knew it was dangerous to my continued employment. I decided that courage and foolishness, to those who watch, depend on whether my efforts succeed or fail.</p>
<p>You're right; I was living on the edge and living life to the fullest. As Gandhi is alleged to have said, first they ignore, then they ridicule. When they threaten, you know they fear you--a compliment beyond the usual.</p>
<p> </p> If not books then perhaps lea…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12587312013-02-11T14:07:56.614ZEdhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/EdwardDelauter
<p>If not books then perhaps leaflets dropped by the millions. We need to get the message to the oppressed somehow. The change must start from within -women &amp; young people.</p>
<p>If not books then perhaps leaflets dropped by the millions. We need to get the message to the oppressed somehow. The change must start from within -women &amp; young people.</p> @ Ed:
I doubt Islamists (or x…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12587272013-02-11T13:08:08.411ZGregg R Thomashttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/GreggRThomas
<p>@ Ed:</p>
<p>I doubt Islamists (or xtians for that matter) will be swayed by rational attacks on their ideology, so writing books to show them the error of their ways is futile in my humble opinion.</p>
<p>I can't see placating religious nutballs of any stripe as a practical use of my time, so NO I wouldn't publish a book telling them they're crazy-stupid.</p>
<p></p>
<p>@ Ed:</p>
<p>I doubt Islamists (or xtians for that matter) will be swayed by rational attacks on their ideology, so writing books to show them the error of their ways is futile in my humble opinion.</p>
<p>I can't see placating religious nutballs of any stripe as a practical use of my time, so NO I wouldn't publish a book telling them they're crazy-stupid.</p>
<p></p> Yes and the wellbeing of the…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12588132013-02-11T07:39:25.984ZPeta Mhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/PetaM
<p>Yes and the wellbeing of the vulnerable like children.</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>No.</p>
<p>Not sure ,because I'm not sure exposing it for what it is, is why I'd do it though, I would need to clarify what you mean by what it is...</p>
<p>To the final question no I'm probably fairly safe from reprisal where I live if done tactfully, however I don't think everyone is the criticism fear and reprisal factor probably changes geographically for the writer.</p>
<p>Yes and the wellbeing of the vulnerable like children.</p>
<p>Yes.</p>
<p>No.</p>
<p>Not sure ,because I'm not sure exposing it for what it is, is why I'd do it though, I would need to clarify what you mean by what it is...</p>
<p>To the final question no I'm probably fairly safe from reprisal where I live if done tactfully, however I don't think everyone is the criticism fear and reprisal factor probably changes geographically for the writer.</p> That makes three of us.
I hav…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12586142013-02-11T05:06:19.931ZWilliam Boydhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/WilliamBoyd
<p>That makes three of us.</p>
<p>I have not read "The Satanic Verses". pretty much due to my reading problem. But that's just a personal issue. Never really been much of a reader to be honest.</p>
<p>I couldn't give a toss about whose precious Religious feelings I hurt. It's not my fault they cry for their stupid God. I'd be just as entitled to write a book for other humans to read, as their authors of the nonsense they believe.</p>
<p>I've found that the truth is the best weapon against…</p>
<p>That makes three of us.</p>
<p>I have not read "The Satanic Verses". pretty much due to my reading problem. But that's just a personal issue. Never really been much of a reader to be honest.</p>
<p>I couldn't give a toss about whose precious Religious feelings I hurt. It's not my fault they cry for their stupid God. I'd be just as entitled to write a book for other humans to read, as their authors of the nonsense they believe.</p>
<p>I've found that the truth is the best weapon against stupidity.</p> Why I am Not A Christian by B…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12588092013-02-11T04:28:46.862ZM.M.http://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/MM
<p>Why I am Not A Christian by Bertrand Russell</p>
<p>is a fantastic experience!</p>
<p>Cant recommend this book enough!</p>
<p>Why I am Not A Christian by Bertrand Russell</p>
<p>is a fantastic experience!</p>
<p>Cant recommend this book enough!</p> I want to agree with you, but…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12586062013-02-11T03:33:54.799ZKairan Nierdehttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/KairanNierde
<p>I want to agree with you, but we live in a celebrity obsessed culture. Sometimes books need a marketing strategy that includes the author promoting her/his work in order to break through the noise and reach an audience.</p>
<p>I want to agree with you, but we live in a celebrity obsessed culture. Sometimes books need a marketing strategy that includes the author promoting her/his work in order to break through the noise and reach an audience.</p> Being willing to die for one'…tag:www.thinkatheist.com,2013-02-11:1982180:Comment:12587042013-02-11T03:20:28.363ZEdhttp://www.thinkatheist.com/profile/EdwardDelauter
<p>Being willing to die for one's convictions is noble indeed; not for me but for the greater good of all. </p>
<p>I have not read Bertrand Russell but you have made me feel a compulsion to do so.</p>
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<p>Being willing to die for one's convictions is noble indeed; not for me but for the greater good of all. </p>
<p>I have not read Bertrand Russell but you have made me feel a compulsion to do so.</p>
<p> </p>